Homophobia hurts our league. Racism hurts it. Sexism hurts it.
Interpretation
Discrimination in any form damages the integrity and unity of a community.
In this quote, Sue Bird emphasizes that various forms of discrimination—be it homophobia, racism, or sexism—are detrimental not just to individuals but to the entire league as a whole. By recognizing the harm caused by these prejudices, we are encouraged to foster an inclusive environment that benefits everyone involved.
In practice
Using this quote at a sports event to promote inclusivity.
A lot of us players, if you were to ask them, feel like they have to play overseas. Why? 'Why not? Might as well do it while I can.' For a while, I felt that way - I've got to make the most money that I can. Now, do I feel like I could still play overseas? Absolutely. But I don't feel that pressure anymore.
All of the teams in this league that have won multiple championships, they didn't come out the gate winning. Sometimes you have to take those hits to understand what it takes to win.
As quickly as you can go 4-1, you can go 1-4. And the whole objective is not to get too high and not to get too low. It's one thing to tell somebody that and explain it, but it's another thing to really buy in, to have felt that and understand what it means to stay even-keel. That's what you have to be in this league.
Valor is strength, not of legs and arms, but of heart and soul; it consists not in the worth of our horse or our weapons, but in our own.
Three words remain that can yet stir the blood of man: the word 'rebellion'; the word 'revolt'; the word 'revolution'.
For love of country, they accepted death.
Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit - appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free . . . .
We cried and sobbed and wept and bled tears. But when we were finished, all we could do was continue living.
Who then will dare to say I'm weak or timid? No, they'll say I'm loyal as a friend, ruthless as a foe, so much like a hero destined for glory.
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